Butchart Gardens
The history of The Butchart Gardens is quite interesting and full of girl power! In 1904, Robert and Jennie Butchart moved to Vancouver Island from Ontario to found a cement plant. Once they had used up all the limestone deposits on the property, Jennie decided to beautify the space by creating The Sunken Garden.
By 1929, the Jennie expanded her vision to include a Japanese Garden on the seaside, an Italian Garden on their former tennis court, and a large Rose Garden. They enjoyed the gardens privately and invited people from all over the world to see the gardens for themselves.
And in 1939, their grandson opened the gardens the public to enjoy by adding concerts, summer lighting events and Christmas festivities.
Butchart Gardens
The history of The Butchart Gardens is quite interesting and full of girl power! In 1904, Robert and Jennie Butchart moved to Vancouver Island from Ontario to found a cement plant. Once they had used up all the limestone deposits on the property, Jennie decided to beautify the space by creating The Sunken Garden.
By 1929, the Jennie expanded her vision to include a Japanese Garden on the seaside, an Italian Garden on their former tennis court, and a large Rose Garden. They enjoyed the gardens privately and invited people from all over the world to see the gardens for themselves.
And in 1939, their grandson opened the gardens the public to enjoy by adding concerts, summer lighting events and Christmas festivities.